Peter Ryan joins Cowboys as assistant coach

The North Queensland Toyota Cowboys have put the finishing touch to their football restructure with the appointment of renowned defensive coach Peter Ryan as assistant coach.

Ryan will join the coaching team beside coach Neil Henry and assistant coach Michael Crawley next week, following the start of pre-season training on Monday 8 November.

A veteran of ten seasons and 155 games with the Brisbane Broncos, Ryan finished his career playing rugby union for the ACT Brumbies, before moving into coaching as a defensive consultant with the Broncos and Queensland Reds.

Cowboys General Manager - Football Peter Parr believes that Ryan is the perfect fit for the team and its new focus.